September 10

We know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.—I John 3:2.

DO I look forward with hope to the meeting with Christ in heaven? Is it a joy to think that then I shall for ever be free from sin, as well as from suffering; that I shall be like the Saviour, because I shall see him as he is? Do I seek, here on earth, for clearer views of his character, and for closer and still closer communion with him, that I may become more and more like him? Do I daily grow in his likeness here, and so have evidence that I shall dwell with him for ever hereafter?

If we expect to live with Christ in heaven, we must live with him on earth.—J. MASON.

Inward conformity to the grace and holiness of Christ, is the fundamental design of the Christian life; the only satisfying evidence of an interest in his love, and the only preparation for seeing and enjoying him for ever in heaven. If we have not his Spirit here, we shall not have his presence hereafter.

Jesus, draw this heart of mine, Daily, hourly, nearer thine; Looking, longing, thus I'll seek thee; And in seeking, hope to meet thee; Meeting thee, rejoice at last; And rejoicing hold thee fast, Till, beyond the grave, I see Thee in heaven, and heaven in thee!